Fall 2026

Commercial and Industrial Apprentice

Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

Montgomery, AL, USA

In Person

Residency near Montgomery, Alabama required.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • Two to four years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience is required.
  • Enrollment in or willingness to enter an accredited electrical apprenticeship program is required.
  • Basic understanding of electrical principles and tools is required.
  • Ability to work in various environments, including heights, confined spaces, and outdoors, is required.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are required.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor is required.
  • Candidates must live near, surround, or reside in Montgomery, AL.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in commercial and industrial settings.
  • Pull wire, install conduit, and prepare materials as directed by journeyman electricians.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety standards.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
  • Support troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems.
  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in construction or electrical work is a plus.
  • Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline's $50 million June 2024 investment funds more acquisitions.
  • Kelso added YES and ENETK in February 2025, expanding industrial automation exposure.
  • Kelso's 2026 acquisition program still actively recruits partner companies across the U.S.

What critics are saying

  • Roll-up execution risk rises as Kelso integrates electrical, automation, and HVAC brands.
  • PE dependence is total; without Oxbow, Peterson, and Paceline, acquisition growth stalls in 2026.
  • Construction slowdown or customer capex cuts hit western branch revenues quickly.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso's MEP+ model bundles HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and controls.
  • Kelso keeps local brands like Wallace Electric and Advanced Arizona after acquisition.
  • Kelso targets western U.S. technical-service businesses with strong employee culture.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

25%
ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.